Haywood High School senior Christopher D. Parker has received a nomination by U. S. Congressman Stephen Fincher to attend the United States Air Force Academy. He is one of 14 seniors from the 8th Congressional District to receive a nomination to a military academy. Christopher plans to attend the Air Force Academy in June 2013 to pursue a career as a Military Aviator. He is the son of John Mark and Bette Parker of Brownsville, Tennessee.